West Midlands-based HVAC specialist Weatherite Air Conditioning Ltd has appointed Mark Powell as Managing Director, effective January 2026, marking a significant leadership milestone for the business.
Mark’s appointment reflects an exceptional career spanning nearly 40 years with the company and highlights Weatherite’s commitment to long-term succession planning, stability and growth.
A career built from the ground up
Mark first joined Weatherite Manufacturing in February 1987 as a Contracts Engineer, at a time when the industry relied on telex and fax, and roles demanded hands-on involvement across purchasing, site visits and quality inspection. As the HVAC sector has evolved from analogue systems to AI-enabled technologies, Mark has progressed alongside it, maintaining a consistent focus on quality and customer outcomes.
His career progression has included managing major site installation projects, acting as Principal Contractor on a £2 million clean-room build, and holding senior leadership roles including Contracts Director and, from 2014, Operations Director at Weatherite Air Conditioning Ltd. In this role, he led multiple departments through a period of transformation and growth.
Leading Weatherite into its next phase
As Managing Director, Mark transitions from day-to-day operational oversight to leading the business as a whole. His remit includes driving growth, expanding Weatherite’s market presence, delivering exceptional customer satisfaction, developing the leadership team, and overseeing overall business performance and budgeting.
In the short term, his priorities include improving operational efficiency, maintaining and enhancing quality standards, and driving product innovation. Looking further ahead, Mark’s vision focuses on expanding into European and international markets, developing innovative new products, and creating skilled job opportunities within the local community.
Tim Whitehouse, Group Managing Director, said:
“We have been very fortunate that nearly 40 years ago, a very young Mark decided to join our then small company. His depth of experience has provided Weatherite with invaluable guidance over the decades, and I have no doubt he will continue to strengthen the business in his new role.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mark Powell said:
“Weatherite has been my professional home for almost four decades. I’m incredibly proud of the journey we’ve taken and grateful for the trust placed in me. My commitment is to continue delivering first-class customer service, supporting our people, and building on the strong foundations already in place as we look to the future.”
Weatherite’s approach shows how succession planning, leadership development and skills retention can help businesses to thrive.
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